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Employment Specialist FULL - TIME

Opportunities for Positive Growth IncFishers, Indiana🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This role offers the chance to make a profound impact by empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful employment, with a competitive hourly wage and significant bonus potential. If you are a driven, relationship-focused individual eager to foster independence and growth, you will thrive in this supportive and award-winning environment. Apply today to join a company recognized for its values and commitment to its employees!

Quick overview

Salary$19 - $20/hr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationFishers, Indiana, United States
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Job description

Description:

Employment Specialist (Job Coach)
Make a Meaningful Impact Every DayAt Opportunities for Positive Growth (OPG), we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve greater independence through meaningful employment. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) and a 14-time Indiana Top Workplace, we're committed to creating positive outcomes for both the people we support and our team.

About the Role

We're seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to help individuals identify career goals, find competitive employment, and succeed in the workplace.

What You'll Do
  • Support individuals in identifying career interests and strengths
  • Assist with job search, placement, and onboarding
  • Teach job tasks and workplace skills
  • Provide on-site job coaching and support
  • Build relationships with employers
  • Gradually fade supports as independence increases
Pay & Schedule
  • $18.50 to $20.00/hour, based on experience
  • Bonus potential up to $16,000 annually
  • 35 hours/week
  • Minimum 25 billable hours/week
Benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Company-provided cell phone and computer
Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Valid driver's license with a properly maintained vehicle and current auto insurance
  • MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to walk, bend, squat, kneel, and use wrists, shoulders, and both hands as needed to perform CPR, first aid, and personal care/lifting techniques
  • Ability to successfully complete and administer CPR and First Aid
  • Proof of a negative TB screening required
  • One year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in community-integrated settings preferred
  • Ability to pass required background checks and other agency screening requirements as applicable

Compensation details: 18.5-20 Hourly Wage


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